You might have seen them waving signs at WKFL Park, or in the offices of our legislators. You might have heard them on the radio or on numerous websites talking about the Key Campaign. They are the Key Coalition of Alaska, a coordinated effort of parents, friends, individuals, state organizations and the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education coming together in a coalition.
Don’t miss out on some great events this week! Tonight, head on over to the Homer Theatre for a free movie screening sponsored by South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services, part of their annual DeStig Cinema Series! Or cozy up at the Tickled Pear this weekend for some good food and quiet reading time. If you’ve been itching to give back to the community, this Saturday presents a great volunteer training opportunity sponsored by Hospice of Homer, serving the Southern Kenai Peninsula! For details on these and more, check out these Best Bets.
While 2023 saw the closest thing to a “return to normalcy” since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, actual COVID numbers and hospitalizations were reported to be rising for the first few months of the year before dropping to unprecedented lows. With a drastic decrease in demand for on-site tests and vaccines, the South Peninsula COVID-19 testing and vaccine site closed its doors, giving way to at-home testing and treatment at the regular hospital facilities.